Kamon Vondiranach
Heart in a Jar
Who are you?
We are The Ashla Reformation, a conglomeration of like minded people, working beneath a leadership Triad, who would like to see the galaxy brought into a state of balance, and subsequently peace and prosperity.
How is that any different from the Alliance or Republic factions goals? Don't they want the same thing?
That's a complicated question to answer. While both of those factions do indeed want peace and prosperity, it's not for everyone and their methodology will never bring balance, which will constantly leave the galaxy with someone who wants to topple them, as they will always have an enemy: practitioners of the so called "Dark Side" of the Force, as well as people who believe that certain species of beings are inferior (xenophobes). These factions desire to defeat both of these groups, rather than assimilate them under the same banner, which means that they can never achieve galactic balance.
You kind of sound like the Empire now. Are you just another Empire?
It does sound a little bit like the Empire, but we have our differences. While the Empire, too, often said that it wanted galactic peace and prosperity, it was at a cost. They subjugated many species, blew up worlds, slaughtered the Jedi and many other Force Users, and generally sowed discord through their actions. Their base intentions were, in some regards, true, but their methodology was severely lacking in common sense and practicality. They were, and are, the veritable reverse of the Alliance and Republic, so on functional grounds they have the same problems. We aim to avoid those problems.
Ok. How do you do that?
Through integration. Rather than rejecting anyone, we embrace all despite their differences. Everyone we approach about joining us has the option to do so peaceably. When integrating, the only thing necessary of them is that they obey all laws, which are designed to be fair and practical to all beings of the galaxy. In order to facilitate balance and peace, both the "light" and "dark" sides of the Force are represented, as well as the equally important side of those who cannot touch the Force.
So, you're what, a totalitarian government?
Technically we would be classified as an Authoritarian Commonwealth. The government has supreme authority and reflects that with laws that it demands all citizens follow. Those that do not follow the laws are punished equally with a set punishment for each crime, rather than subjective judgment which allows for unequal treatment. However, despite the government having supreme authority, the government does act in the best interest of the people, choosing in their favor at all times, and not striving to ensure their own dominance over the people. This is maintained by the triad of leadership, largely through its makeup representing all sides.
How can it represent all sides when it only represents Jedi, Sith, and non-Force Users? What about Rogue's, Neutrals, and Witches?
In general terms, those mentioned above are either light or they are dark. Those that use the darkside, even if they also use the light (like Neutrals), are still considered to be darksiders. Considering we use the terms Jedi and Sith lightly, they're easily interchangeable with Rogue Jedi and Dark Jedi. Sith sprang from Dark Jedi becoming culturally entangled with the Sith species. So when we say we're made up of one Jedi, one Sith, and an NFU, we mean we're made up of a lightsider, a darksider, and an NFU. In terms of the triad.
Okay. I think I get it now. So what all can we do in the Reformation?
There are lots of options available. We have four branches of the military: army, navy, intelligence, and security. We have three parts to our government: the triad, Advisory Council, and Congress of Peers. You can be a Jedi, a Rogue Jedi, a Neutral Force User, a Dark Jedi, a Sith, a Witch, or whatever other kind of Force user you can think of. You can be a diplomat. Heck you can be a nerf herder if you want. In essence, you can be anything you want to be as long as you're dedicated to the cause and willing to do what it takes to advance it. And as long as you obey the law.
So I can be whatever I want and RP with all of the sides of the Force too. That's kind of cool. But what about these laws?
We haven't specifically written them up yet, but as a guideline think of the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You killed someone without cause? You're going to be caught, tried and executed. No jail time. You stole something? You'll be caught, tried, and thrown in jail. You committed a war crime? You'll be caught, tried and executed. Just think along those lines and you can help us develop laws further. The aim here is the benefit of all through strict authoritarian rule and fair applications of law. And yes, we know we can't kill you without your consent. If these issues arise we will gladly work out a cool story with you.
This sounds cool. Sign me up!
Great! Pop on over to the faction and apply and we'll help you get squared away and probably drag you into a story or two!
We are The Ashla Reformation, a conglomeration of like minded people, working beneath a leadership Triad, who would like to see the galaxy brought into a state of balance, and subsequently peace and prosperity.
How is that any different from the Alliance or Republic factions goals? Don't they want the same thing?
That's a complicated question to answer. While both of those factions do indeed want peace and prosperity, it's not for everyone and their methodology will never bring balance, which will constantly leave the galaxy with someone who wants to topple them, as they will always have an enemy: practitioners of the so called "Dark Side" of the Force, as well as people who believe that certain species of beings are inferior (xenophobes). These factions desire to defeat both of these groups, rather than assimilate them under the same banner, which means that they can never achieve galactic balance.
You kind of sound like the Empire now. Are you just another Empire?
It does sound a little bit like the Empire, but we have our differences. While the Empire, too, often said that it wanted galactic peace and prosperity, it was at a cost. They subjugated many species, blew up worlds, slaughtered the Jedi and many other Force Users, and generally sowed discord through their actions. Their base intentions were, in some regards, true, but their methodology was severely lacking in common sense and practicality. They were, and are, the veritable reverse of the Alliance and Republic, so on functional grounds they have the same problems. We aim to avoid those problems.
Ok. How do you do that?
Through integration. Rather than rejecting anyone, we embrace all despite their differences. Everyone we approach about joining us has the option to do so peaceably. When integrating, the only thing necessary of them is that they obey all laws, which are designed to be fair and practical to all beings of the galaxy. In order to facilitate balance and peace, both the "light" and "dark" sides of the Force are represented, as well as the equally important side of those who cannot touch the Force.
So, you're what, a totalitarian government?
Technically we would be classified as an Authoritarian Commonwealth. The government has supreme authority and reflects that with laws that it demands all citizens follow. Those that do not follow the laws are punished equally with a set punishment for each crime, rather than subjective judgment which allows for unequal treatment. However, despite the government having supreme authority, the government does act in the best interest of the people, choosing in their favor at all times, and not striving to ensure their own dominance over the people. This is maintained by the triad of leadership, largely through its makeup representing all sides.
How can it represent all sides when it only represents Jedi, Sith, and non-Force Users? What about Rogue's, Neutrals, and Witches?
In general terms, those mentioned above are either light or they are dark. Those that use the darkside, even if they also use the light (like Neutrals), are still considered to be darksiders. Considering we use the terms Jedi and Sith lightly, they're easily interchangeable with Rogue Jedi and Dark Jedi. Sith sprang from Dark Jedi becoming culturally entangled with the Sith species. So when we say we're made up of one Jedi, one Sith, and an NFU, we mean we're made up of a lightsider, a darksider, and an NFU. In terms of the triad.
Okay. I think I get it now. So what all can we do in the Reformation?
There are lots of options available. We have four branches of the military: army, navy, intelligence, and security. We have three parts to our government: the triad, Advisory Council, and Congress of Peers. You can be a Jedi, a Rogue Jedi, a Neutral Force User, a Dark Jedi, a Sith, a Witch, or whatever other kind of Force user you can think of. You can be a diplomat. Heck you can be a nerf herder if you want. In essence, you can be anything you want to be as long as you're dedicated to the cause and willing to do what it takes to advance it. And as long as you obey the law.
So I can be whatever I want and RP with all of the sides of the Force too. That's kind of cool. But what about these laws?
We haven't specifically written them up yet, but as a guideline think of the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You killed someone without cause? You're going to be caught, tried and executed. No jail time. You stole something? You'll be caught, tried, and thrown in jail. You committed a war crime? You'll be caught, tried and executed. Just think along those lines and you can help us develop laws further. The aim here is the benefit of all through strict authoritarian rule and fair applications of law. And yes, we know we can't kill you without your consent. If these issues arise we will gladly work out a cool story with you.
This sounds cool. Sign me up!
Great! Pop on over to the faction and apply and we'll help you get squared away and probably drag you into a story or two!